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Drilling Derricks
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Radio Masts
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Gas Turbine Exhaust support structures
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Legs on Jack-up Rigs
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Crane Jibs and ‘A’ Frames.
11.3.7.2 Equipment Specification & Layout
As a general rule, obstruction lights are positioned at the highest point on an obstruction and, in the case of very tall structures (e.g. flare / vent towers and radio masts) additional lights are located at approximately 10 metre intervals over the length of the structure.
Flare towers can be a problem for locating and maintaining obstruction lights.
(Photograph courtesy of Orga BV) (Photograph courtesy of Orga BV)
The obvious problems associated with high temperatures at the flare tip mean that placing an obstruction light where it is subject to extreme temperatures is not a realistic proposition. Also, with a permanently lit flare (pilot flare in operation), there is little to be gained by installing an obstruction light at the highest point because there should be sufficient illumination at the tip for flight crews to see and avoid.
Therefore, if obstruction lights are to be fitted to the flare tower then the highest location should start at an elevation where the lights will be unaffected by radiated heat and at a point that is accessible for maintenance.
An alternative to fitting obstruction lights on the flare structure is to flood light it from a lower elevation. For instance, on an FPSO, locating the floodlight on top of the ‘Turret’ may provide both a convenient and effective position to achieve a good result.
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